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Dana Gould Reflects on 30+ Years in Comedy and Writing for The Simpsons

Dana Gould Reflects on 30+ Years in Comedy and Writing for The Simpsons

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On this episode of The Adam Carolla Show, comedian Dana Gould
joins Adam in the studio! Adam praises Dana for being one of the
few comics beloved across the board before diving into his
legendary career writing for The Simpsons and Seth MacFarlane’s
Ted. Dana reflects on his love for writing, the different career
paths he could have taken, and how the “hero’s journey” became
the template for nearly every Hollywood movie. The two share
their admiration for Albert Brooks and the classic film Defending
Your Life, reminisce about old favorites like Smokey and the
Bandit, and even discuss the sad sight of abandoned buildings
scattered across the desert on the drive to Vegas. Dana also
discusses his conscious decision to be extra polite in traffic
and the reasons behind it.

Later, Adam explains why he regularly blows through red left-turn
arrows, makes the case for why the laws around them are
ridiculous, and tells the story of running a red on PCH right
next to a fire truck full of firefighters. That sparks a bigger
conversation about people’s inverted relationships with rules and
authority, as Adam and Dana break down how modern culture often
treats common sense like a liability. Along the way, they explore
how shifts in comedy, film, and everyday life reflect broader
changes in society, giving the episode a mix of humor, nostalgia,
and sharp social commentary.

Get it on.

FOR MORE WITH DANA GOULD:

SHOW: Hanging With Doctor Z - Live in person and live streamed -
LOS ANGELES - Dynasty Typewriter - September 7th

WEBSITE: DanaGould.com

PODCAST: The Dana Gould Hour

INSTAGRAM: @danagould

SPECIAL: Perfectly Normal - on YouTube

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